. For Lilias. A Novel . re a fine young woman, with all3^our life before you, and mine—done—done !But —her voice becoming feeble again— youwill bring her, Marjory, if it is only for thesake of your own mother who bore you T Marjory covered her face at this appeal. KEEP MRS. CARR FROM ME: 131 * Yes, she whispered at last, I will bringher this very evening, if she will come withme. * Oh, she will come, was the confidentanswer ; she will come, my precious, if shehears her old nurse Miriam is dying, and wantsto see her. Keep my mistress—keep from me, if you can; and now, Marjory,you and m
. For Lilias. A Novel . re a fine young woman, with all3^our life before you, and mine—done—done !But —her voice becoming feeble again— youwill bring her, Marjory, if it is only for thesake of your own mother who bore you T Marjory covered her face at this appeal. KEEP MRS. CARR FROM ME: 131 * Yes, she whispered at last, I will bringher this very evening, if she will come withme. * Oh, she will come, was the confidentanswer ; she will come, my precious, if shehears her old nurse Miriam is dying, and wantsto see her. Keep my mistress—keep from me, if you can; and now, Marjory,you and me have talked enough. Ask CousinSusan to come to me, for I must have some-thing to keep the life in me till she comes. Go,and dont be long; for I am that restless, thatI feel 1 could fly through the window, for all Ihave not the strength of a baby ! And Marjory^ alarmed at the sudden greynessthat crossed her face, sought Miss Atkinsonwithout a moments delay; and then with atroubled heart set out for 48—2
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